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8 Ways Smart Devices Can Help you be more health savvy

Written by OneShare Health | 1:00 PM on January 6, 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, staying health-conscious can be challenging. Thankfully, smart devices can help us manage our well-being more effectively. From monitoring health metrics to connecting with care providers, these devices are tools for a more proactive and informed lifestyle.

🏃 1. Track Your Fitness Goals

Smart devices like fitness trackers and smartwatches can monitor steps, heart rate, and activity levels. These tools encourage regular exercise and help you set and achieve fitness goals aligned with your personal health plan.

❤️ 2. Monitor Vital Signs

Wearables equipped with advanced sensors can measure vital signs like blood oxygen levels, heart rate variability, and even ECG. These features allow for early detection of potential health issues, helping you take action promptly.

📱 3. Access Virtual Care Anywhere

Virtual care apps, such as the Clever Health™ Smart Virtual Care App, make it easy to connect with board-certified providers 24/7. Whether it's addressing minor illnesses or seeking guidance for mental health concerns, these tools are invaluable for immediate support​​​.

💊 4. Manage Medications

Smart pill dispensers and apps can remind you to take medications on time. Programs like Rx Valet™ provide access to affordable prescriptions and allow you to manage medication costs effectively​.

 

🧠 5. Enhance Mental Wellness

Mental health tools, including chatbots like Bella, offer on-demand support for anxiety and depression. Many smart devices integrate mental health resources, allowing you to access licensed counselors and wellness features when needed​​.

🌙 6. Optimize Sleep Patterns

Sleep tracking devices analyze sleep stages and offer insights to improve rest quality. Quality sleep is a cornerstone of overall health, and these devices help ensure you're getting enough restorative rest.

🩺 7. Stay on Top of Preventive Care

Many apps and smart tools remind you of preventive health tasks such as annual check-ups and vaccination schedules. This integration helps you remain proactive about long-term health​​.

💧 8. Promote Healthy Habits

Smart devices can provide reminders to stay hydrated, practice mindfulness, or even stretch during a busy workday. These small nudges encourage consistent health practices that add up to big benefits over time.

 

A Christian Perspective on Health and Wellness

Scripture encourages us to care for our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Using smart technology to enhance our health is a way to steward our well-being wisely. Remember, health is not only about our physical state but also about staying spiritually strong and caring for others, as Galatians 6:2 reminds us to "carry each other's burdens."

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